Dynamic Secondary Performing Arts Teacher

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai is seeking a dynamic and passionate Secondary Performing Arts teacher to join our high-performing team. You will lead the development of the department and drive excellent, engaging lessons across key stages.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification and a degree in Performing Arts or related subject, with experience at secondary level and GCSE; BTEC experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification and degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, or a closely related subject.
• Experience of teaching Performing Arts at secondary level and GCSE; experience of delivering BTEC Performing Arts is desirable.
• A proven record of securing strong student outcomes.
• Excellent classroom practice, behaviour management and communication skills.
• The ambition, adaptability and collaborative mindset required to contribute to a growing secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver consistently excellent, engaging Performing Arts lessons, using strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy to develop performance, creativity, collaboration, communication, technical understanding and critical evaluation across relevant disciplines.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation, creating a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment in which every student can succeed.
• Use assessment effectively to adapt teaching, provide meaningful feedback, track progress and implement timely intervention.
• Continue to develop the secondary Performing Arts curriculum planning, productions, practical resourcing, assessment and moderation, and prepare for future vocational and post-16 pathways as the secondary phase grows.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families, working collaboratively and communicating progress clearly.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and culture of the school through pastoral responsibilities, enrichment, extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Demonstrate a reflective, solution-focused High-Performance mindset and engage fully in professional learning, coaching, appraisal and quality assurance.
• Promote and safeguard students’ welfare and personal development, following all school policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

Degree in Performing Arts/Drama/Dance or related subject

Job description

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai is seeking a dynamic and passionate Secondary Performing Arts teacher to join our high-performing team. You will lead the development of the department and drive excellent, engaging lessons across key stages.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification and a degree in Performing Arts or related subject, with experience at secondary level and GCSE; BTEC experience is desirable.